2006 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · B18 OBO
2006 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 24 Nov 2006. Recorded mileage 85,162 miles. MOT valid until 07 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,162 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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B18 OBO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/07/2026
- 85,162 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
B18 OBO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW 3 Series (B18 OBO) between December 2021 and July 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 09 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end modification unsafe hub cut with grinder where track rod end mounts (2.1.3 (f) (i))”; “Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
B18 OBO Mileage History
- 21/12/202167,245 mi
- 23/12/202167,256 mi+11 mi
- 15/04/202585,152 mi+17,896 mi
- 09/07/202685,162 mi+10 mi
- 09/07/202685,162 mi
Average of roughly 3,940 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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